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Weird eggs on collards #874268

Asked June 23, 2024, 10:34 AM EDT

Hi Master Gardeners, I found these eggs on my collards. Any idea what they are? They're in slime, almost like frog eggs...but they can't be frogs, right? Thanks for any help you can give!

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

Thank you for writing. 
Those appear to be white cabbage butterfly eggs. Destructive pest
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https://www.scu.edu.au/news/2023/cabbage-white-butterfly/
Steve Miles, Master Gardener, Hennepin County MN (I am a human being, not a bot nor AI). I am an avid gardener but am not a degreed or certified horticulturist or arborist. I am happy to receive follow-up questions if my responses are incomplete or unclear.  This is the University of MN' garden soil testing service.  https://soiltest.cfans.umn.edu/testing-services/lawn-garden This is guidance on how to find a tree expert.  https://extension.umn.edu/planting-and-growing-guides/how-hire-tree-care-professional The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a wonderful place to see and learn about plants that grow in Minnesota. https://mngardens.horticulture.umn.edu/minnesota-landscape-arboretum Replied June 23, 2024, 12:06 PM EDT

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